Winnie Hsin
Encyclopedia
Winnie Hsin is a Taiwanese singer. She is best known for her crystal clear soprano
voice.
in Taipei
. After graduating, she became a music teacher in the Yamaha Music School in Taipei. She released her first album, Lonely Winter, in 1986, and has since released a total of 16 albums, under the labels of Decca Records
, Rock Records
and Warner Music.
In 2011, Hsin joined "Dream Come True" and will be releasing her latest album under this label.
In 1995, Hsin voice acted the titular character in the Mandarin dubbed version of the Walt Disney
animated film Pocahontas
. She also performed the Mandarin version of the film's theme song, Colours of the Wind, and some other songs in the soundtrack
.
In 2003, Hsin starred as Zhu Yingtai in a Taiwanese musical based on the Chinese legend of the Butterfly Lovers
.
In 2006, Hsin held two solo concerts in Taiwan on 30 June and 1 July, called Winnie Hsin "The Promise" Concert.
In 2007, Hsin held another concert in Genting Highlands
, Malaysia, on 26 July 2008.
In 2007, Hsin endorsed one of Avon
's ANEW Alternative beauty care products.
On 7 July 2007, Hsin performed at the Live Earth concert
held in Shanghai
.
On 30 May 2009, Hsin performed in the Join, Love Club concert held at the Hong Kong Coliseum
.
In 2009, Hsin held her first solo ticketed concert in Shanghai on 18 Dec 2009.
In 2010, Hsin held another solo ticketed concert in Chengdu
on 21 Aug 2010.
18 Dec 2011 - Beijing
2 Jan 2012 - Changzhou (Jiangsu)
4 Jan 2012 - Zhang Jia Gang (Jiangsu)
7 Jan 2012 - Taizhou (Jiangsu)
9 Jan 2012 - Ma-An-Shan (Jiangsu)
11 Jan 2012 - He-Fei (Anhui)
14 Jan 2012 - Wenzhou (Zhejiang)
16 Jan 2012 - Li-Shui (Zhejiang)
2 May 2012 - Wuhan (Hubei)
5 May 2012 - Dongguan (Guangdong)
7 May 2012 - Shenzhen (Guangdong)
9 May 2012 - Huizhou (Guangdong)
13 May 2012 - Chongqing (Sichuan)
17 May 2012 - Zhengzhou (Henan)
20 May 2012 - Hohhont (Inner Mongolia)
23 May 2012 - Yantai (Shandong)
26 May 2012 - Qingdao (Shandong)
29 May 2012 - Wuxi (Jiangsu)-tentative
Soprano
A soprano is a voice type with a vocal range from approximately middle C to "high A" in choral music, or to "soprano C" or higher in operatic music. In four-part chorale style harmony, the soprano takes the highest part, which usually encompasses the melody...
voice.
Biography
In 1976, Hsin was admitted to the Taipei Hwa Kang Arts School, and in 1979 she studied music in the Chinese Culture UniversityChinese Culture University
Chinese Culture University is a private, Taiwanese university located on Yang Ming Mountain in the Shilin District of Taipei, Taiwan. CCU was established in 1962 and is one of the largest universities in Taiwan with an enrollment of about 32,000 students...
in Taipei
Taipei
Taipei City is the capital of the Republic of China and the central city of the largest metropolitan area of Taiwan. Situated at the northern tip of the island, Taipei is located on the Tamsui River, and is about 25 km southwest of Keelung, its port on the Pacific Ocean...
. After graduating, she became a music teacher in the Yamaha Music School in Taipei. She released her first album, Lonely Winter, in 1986, and has since released a total of 16 albums, under the labels of Decca Records
Decca Records
Decca Records began as a British record label established in 1929 by Edward Lewis. Its U.S. label was established in late 1934; however, owing to World War II, the link with the British company was broken for several decades....
, Rock Records
Rock Records
Rock Records is a Taiwanese record label founded in 1980 by Sam and Johnny Duan . The record label had their first multiseller in 1989 with Sarah Chen.It is now Asia's largest independent record label....
and Warner Music.
In 2011, Hsin joined "Dream Come True" and will be releasing her latest album under this label.
In 1995, Hsin voice acted the titular character in the Mandarin dubbed version of the Walt Disney
Walt Disney Pictures
Walt Disney Pictures is an American film studio owned by The Walt Disney Company. Walt Disney Pictures and Television, a subsidiary of the Walt Disney Studios and the main production company for live-action feature films within the Walt Disney Motion Pictures Group, based at the Walt Disney...
animated film Pocahontas
Pocahontas (1995 film)
Pocahontas is the 33rd animated feature in the Walt Disney Animated Classics series. It was produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and was originally released to selected theaters on June 16, 1995 by Walt Disney Pictures...
. She also performed the Mandarin version of the film's theme song, Colours of the Wind, and some other songs in the soundtrack
Pocahontas (soundtrack)
Pocahontas: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack is the soundtrack to Disney's 1995, thirty-third animated feature Pocahontas. It contains songs from the film written by Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz, conducted by David Friedman, and performed by Judy Kuhn, Mel Gibson, Linda Hunt, Jim...
.
In 2003, Hsin starred as Zhu Yingtai in a Taiwanese musical based on the Chinese legend of the Butterfly Lovers
Butterfly Lovers
The Butterfly Lovers is a Chinese legend of a tragic love story of a pair of lovers, Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai , whose names form the title of the story...
.
In 2006, Hsin held two solo concerts in Taiwan on 30 June and 1 July, called Winnie Hsin "The Promise" Concert.
In 2007, Hsin held another concert in Genting Highlands
Genting Highlands
Genting Highlands otherwise known as Resorts World Genting is the flagship integrated resort developed by Genting Group. It is nestled on a mountain peak within the Titiwangsa Mountains on the border between the states of Pahang and Selangor of Malaysia...
, Malaysia, on 26 July 2008.
In 2007, Hsin endorsed one of Avon
Avon Products
Avon Products, Inc. is a US cosmetics, perfume and toy seller with markets in over 140 countries across the world and sales of $9.9 billion worldwide as of 2007.-Business Model:...
's ANEW Alternative beauty care products.
On 7 July 2007, Hsin performed at the Live Earth concert
Live Earth (2007 concert)
Live Earth is an annual event developed to combat climate change. The first series of benefit concerts were held on July 7, 2007. The concerts brought together more than 150 musical acts in eleven locations around the world which were broadcast to a mass global audience through televisions, radio,...
held in Shanghai
Shanghai
Shanghai is the largest city by population in China and the largest city proper in the world. It is one of the four province-level municipalities in the People's Republic of China, with a total population of over 23 million as of 2010...
.
On 30 May 2009, Hsin performed in the Join, Love Club concert held at the Hong Kong Coliseum
Hong Kong Coliseum
Hong Kong Coliseum is a multi-purpose indoor arena, in Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong.It was built by the Urban Council and inaugurated on 27 April 1983....
.
In 2009, Hsin held her first solo ticketed concert in Shanghai on 18 Dec 2009.
In 2010, Hsin held another solo ticketed concert in Chengdu
Chengdu
Chengdu , formerly transliterated Chengtu, is the capital of Sichuan province in Southwest China. It holds sub-provincial administrative status...
on 21 Aug 2010.
Tour Concert 2011/ 2012
Winnie Hsin will be embarking on her series of solo ticketed tour concert as follows:18 Dec 2011 - Beijing
2 Jan 2012 - Changzhou (Jiangsu)
4 Jan 2012 - Zhang Jia Gang (Jiangsu)
7 Jan 2012 - Taizhou (Jiangsu)
9 Jan 2012 - Ma-An-Shan (Jiangsu)
11 Jan 2012 - He-Fei (Anhui)
14 Jan 2012 - Wenzhou (Zhejiang)
16 Jan 2012 - Li-Shui (Zhejiang)
2 May 2012 - Wuhan (Hubei)
5 May 2012 - Dongguan (Guangdong)
7 May 2012 - Shenzhen (Guangdong)
9 May 2012 - Huizhou (Guangdong)
13 May 2012 - Chongqing (Sichuan)
17 May 2012 - Zhengzhou (Henan)
20 May 2012 - Hohhont (Inner Mongolia)
23 May 2012 - Yantai (Shandong)
26 May 2012 - Qingdao (Shandong)
29 May 2012 - Wuxi (Jiangsu)-tentative
Discography
| Year | Album title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 寂寞的冬 (Lonely Winter) | |
| 1990 | 在你背影守候 (Waiting Behind Your Shadow) | |
| 1991 | 一夜之間 (In One Night) | |
| 1992 | 花時間 (Flower Time) | |
| 1994 | 領悟 (Understanding) | |
| 味道 (Scent) | ||
| 辛曉琪歷年精選 (Winnie Hsin Hits in Various Years) | ||
| 1995 | 遺忘 (Forget) | |
| Winter Light | in English | |
| Love Runs Deep | in English | |
| 1996 | 愛上他不只是我的錯 (It's Not My Fault to Love Him) | |
| 1997 | 女人何苦為難女人 (Women Shouldn't be Hard on Women) | |
| 滾石珍藏版金碟系列 (24K Golden Selection) | ||
| 1998 | 每個女人 (Every Women) | |
| 守候辛曉琪 (Waiting For Winnie Hsin) | ||
| 1999 | 怎麼 (Why) | |
| 2000 | 談情看愛 (Talking About Love) | |
| 2001 | 永遠 (Forever) | |
| 2003 | 滾石香港十周年：辛曉琪 (Winnie's Best: Rock Records Hong Kong Tenth Anniversary) | |
| 梁祝音樂劇 (Butterfly Lovers Musical) | ||
| 2002 | 戀人啊 (Lovers) | |
| 失物招領 (Lost & Find) | ||
| Your Scent | ||
| Lovers | Japanese version | |
| 2004 | 我也會愛上別人的 (I Will Also Fall in Love with Someone | Taiwanese and Japanese version |
| 2007 | 愛的回答 (Answer of Love) |